An Illuminating Calendar From 'The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry'
An Illuminating Calendar From ‘The Very Rich Hours of the Duke of Berry’ In the first half of the 15th century, Western Europe was at the tail end of the Hundred Years’ War, a series of conflicts between France and England to win the powerful kingdom of France. War and plague were rife. Turmoil, heartache, and despair were the mainstay for many medieval Europeans. No one was left unscathed. During such tumultuous times, strong faith and a mustering of some form of hope is necessary for ...
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